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Economic Reform Roundtable Submission

Economic Reform Roundtable Submission

DSPANZ provided a submission to the Treasury's consultation ahead of the Economic Reform Roundtable on 28 July 2025.

Clerks Award Working From Home Term

Clerks Award Working From Home Term

DSPANZ provided a submission to the Fair Work Commission's initiative to develop a Working From Home (WFH) term for the Clerks - Private Sector Award 2020 on 19 July 2025. 

Voluntary Code of Practice for App Store Operators and App Developers

Voluntary Code of Practice for App Store Operators and App Developers

DSPANZ provided a submission to the Department of Home Affairs' consultation on introducing a voluntary code of practice for app store operators and app developers on 11 July 2025. 


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